RN MICU nurses assess, diagnose, treat and monitor critically ill patients in medical intensive care units.
Duties for the RN MICU may include:
Suctioning
Adjusting ventilator/IABP
Wound care/repositioning
Organizing and transporting for additional testing
Performing and interpreting ECG
Education and fielding questions from patient and/or family members
A day in the life of an ICU RN may consist of:
Take a report and check all infusions on each patient.
Complete assessment of the patient and documentation
Check all equipment on each patient (ventilator setting, chest/wound drains, IDC, IABP/VAD, nitric oxide tank, pressure transducers) and document accordingly..
Check the medications chart and make sure all medications are administered timely.
Attend rounds and make any adjustments
Reassess the patient any time any changes are noted.
Maintain the confidentiality of matters regarding patients and coworkers.
Comply with regulations, rules and procedures in order to maintain a safe and clean environment. Adhere strictly to infection control protocols to protect patients and coworkers.

Required Qualifications
NIH

Facility Location
Famous for its music, automotive industry and urban landscape, Detroit is a fascinating city begging to be explored. Take a look around the Motown Musical Museum where artists such as Marvin Gaye and Smoky Robinson made it big or explore Belle Isle Park where you will find a zoo, aquarium and much more. With only a bridge separating Detroit from Canada, there’s plenty to explore in this part of the country.

About the Company
Onward Healthcare, an AMN Healthcare company, is a travel nursing company dedicated to moving our nurses careers "onward and upward." Our team of expert recruiters connect clinicians with exclusive travel nursing opportunities at the nation’s top hospitals and healthcare facilities. Onward's nursing assignments are part of a larger, comprehensive RN career development and consultation service. Onward/AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.